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Ballsout Racing
Joined: 30 Oct 2010 Posts: 17
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Posted: Sat Jun 09, 2012 5:53 pm Post subject: Old - but New to me Evoluzione Corse |
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Having had a long chat to vort28 last week who was incredibly helpful I was also encouraged to put some photos up of my new to me V due that I picked up a few weeks ago. First dry day for a while so I got it out in the sun and here are a few photos.
I am aware that the small panel below the top fairing and the V peice are missing, I've got them but haven't had a chance to go over the bike yet. It had been running fine and I was well chuffed with but today it would just cut out for no apparent reason so a bit miffed now
My intention is to try to get it SVA tested and registered to make it 'official' but prepare it for the track where I think it belongs for me
I shall try to keep this updated with progress.
And yes, it is the one tested in Performance Bikes _________________ New Evoluzione Corse owner
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runesika
Joined: 25 May 2012 Posts: 68 Location: Essex
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Posted: Sat Jun 09, 2012 8:53 pm Post subject: |
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I have a picture of this bike with a naked woman draped naked all over it from the original test , she spoils the center spread !!!!
I think it was a rsv.net bike owned by a Paul Brigland (something like that) who started to import V due's some years ago . Lovely . |
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Ballsout Racing
Joined: 30 Oct 2010 Posts: 17
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Posted: Sat Jun 09, 2012 8:59 pm Post subject: |
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Exactly
I can't decide whether the smell of the two stoke or the seat is better
_________________ New Evoluzione Corse owner
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runesika
Joined: 25 May 2012 Posts: 68 Location: Essex
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Posted: Sun Jun 10, 2012 6:47 pm Post subject: |
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Depends on what brand of oil you're using , but it's a close call either way . |
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vort28
Joined: 22 Mar 2010 Posts: 2194 Location: Northwest , UK
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Posted: Mon Jun 11, 2012 9:38 am Post subject: |
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Now that is one great looking Vdue.
I must take some or pictures of mine now, you put me to shame with those. Although I will refrain from getting the girlie to pose in any, that will not be a pretty sight. |
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2bims
Joined: 03 Apr 2010 Posts: 7292
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Posted: Tue Jun 12, 2012 9:24 am Post subject: |
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That is nice looking and without the headlight, are you going for a daylight only MOT?
Those black wheels look good also, are they BST's? |
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bimotanige
Joined: 12 Jul 2010 Posts: 582 Location: yorkshire
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Posted: Tue Jun 12, 2012 11:19 am Post subject: |
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looks good -mine was a Corsa when I bought it for Piero and I still prefer the look of the pipes -until the aluminium bracket holding them on broke!!! Have you checked to see if you can SVA it as a daylight only?? I had to put the lights, indicators etc etc on it to get mine through. |
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Ballsout Racing
Joined: 30 Oct 2010 Posts: 17
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Posted: Tue Jun 12, 2012 9:42 pm Post subject: |
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Thanks for the compliments
The wheels are BSTs With regard to the SVA test I do have a box apparently with everything required to get it fully road legal which is what I intend to do for the SVA test, I don't know but I doubt whether they accept anything less
The photo's are of the bike as I picked it up hence none of the road gear fitted as yet. I'm quite busy with other stuff so I'm not sure when I'll get the chance to do it all but hopefully in the not too distant future, and before I start using it on track days otherwise I may never get it done.
My intention is to have it mainly as a track bike, I used to race and started with an Aprilia RS250 so I'm hoping/assuming it's going to give me as much but hopefully more pleasure than that did I'm going to be looking for some race bodywork and spares so first port of call will be Piero but if anyone has any other idears for some suppliers of race bits then please let me know.
I was going to look into getting some Jolly Moto's for the underseat look as well as the reported better mid range power curve but I'm now thinking I prefer the look of these Corse pipes so will probably stick with them; unless I find that it does need the mid range for better drivability.
I can't wait to get to ride it _________________ New Evoluzione Corse owner
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runesika
Joined: 25 May 2012 Posts: 68 Location: Essex
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Posted: Tue Jun 12, 2012 10:48 pm Post subject: |
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Your expansion chambers look to be standard road bike pipes with corsa end stingers , the standard chambers are very heavy made from mild steel .
I brought from ebay some time ago some stainless steel hand made expansion chambers from Hungry , they fitted really well with the Bimota corsa stingers but a smaller LED rear light is needed to make room under the tail piece .
Like you i think the corsa pipes look better than the jolly motos .
I did post some pictures called " mystery exhausts " on the other V due site that may be helpful if you can find them ![/img] |
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bimotanige
Joined: 12 Jul 2010 Posts: 582 Location: yorkshire
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Posted: Wed Jun 13, 2012 8:51 am Post subject: |
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well spotted with the pipes, mine were standard expansions with the corsa ends - and very loud. I remember the mystery exhaust on the multiply vdue forum.
I had the "box of bits" but it required a few more "extras" such as rear brake pressure switch, front brake micro switch, headlight, horn and standard exhausts + bracket so I hope it is a big box!! I can always help out as I have most of the parts to get through the SVA.
Ive done about 6000 miles on mine without too much trouble, and 3 visits to IOM and track days. The only issue Ive found is the that the front is very softly sprung and dives a lot under heavy breaking, but Trev in Aus might be able to help as he races his. pm if you want any help |
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brian
Joined: 22 Aug 2011 Posts: 3772 Location: Australia
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Posted: Wed Jun 13, 2012 2:59 pm Post subject: |
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_________________ '99 DB4 #104, '96 SB6 #1165, '94 DB2 J #652, '99 DB4 #088, '08 VTX1800, '93 ZXR750R M1, '95 ZXR750, '95 ZXR750 Race Bike, '94 CBR400rr NC29 Race Bike, '94 CB250, '49 BSA C10 250, '61 BSA A10 650, '89 ZXR750, '91 Ducati 851 |
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vort28
Joined: 22 Mar 2010 Posts: 2194 Location: Northwest , UK
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Posted: Wed Jun 13, 2012 3:26 pm Post subject: |
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Brian , we are not that type of forum Any more pictures . |
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bimotanige
Joined: 12 Jul 2010 Posts: 582 Location: yorkshire
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Posted: Wed Jun 13, 2012 7:31 pm Post subject: |
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Check out Performance Bikes July 2003 - think you will find your bike in it |
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brian
Joined: 22 Aug 2011 Posts: 3772 Location: Australia
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Posted: Thu Jun 14, 2012 3:07 am Post subject: |
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vort28 wrote: |
Brian , we are not that type of forum Any more pictures . |
Oops.. sorry chaps, i didn't realize that the young lady had forgotten to put her shirt on! I was just posting anouther pic of Ballsout's bike _________________ '99 DB4 #104, '96 SB6 #1165, '94 DB2 J #652, '99 DB4 #088, '08 VTX1800, '93 ZXR750R M1, '95 ZXR750, '95 ZXR750 Race Bike, '94 CBR400rr NC29 Race Bike, '94 CB250, '49 BSA C10 250, '61 BSA A10 650, '89 ZXR750, '91 Ducati 851 |
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oily
Joined: 05 Apr 2008 Posts: 4788 Location: worcestershire
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Posted: Thu Jun 14, 2012 8:02 am Post subject: |
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What Bike? I can't see a bike _________________ SB6 mk1 (project mega light, big bore)
Sb6 mk2 ( Big Bore)
Sb6 mk2 ( Restored)
Sb6R fighter
Sb6 or Sb7 WANTED |
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